Local Notes April 15th

Congratulations
Congratulations to Aileen and Denis Connolly, Fenaghbeg on the recent birth of their baby daughter.

Fenagh Community Playgroup
Fenagh Community Playgroup is now enrolling for September 2013. We cater for children aged from 2 years 10 months up to 5 years. We are also providing places under the ECCE scheme. If your child is going to primary school in September of 2014 and born between 02/02/2009 and 30/06/2010 they are entitled to avail of the FREE preschool year. To enrol your child call into the playgroup or phone the playgroup leader Ceara on 086 3593244.

Handball News
Well done to Cormac Scollan won the Connacht 40×20 u11 Title on Saturday where he overcame Niall Flemming of Mayo in the final. Also congrats to the Fenagh handball team in the Connacht U13 One Wall Community Games Finals who took Silver after losing out to Roscommon-Kilteevanin the Final. They defeated Charlestown in the semi-final. The team was made up of Caolan McDermott, Tom McKeon, Eoin McLoughlin, Fergal McLoughlin, Cormac Scollan and James Wrynn.

Fenagh Visitor Centre
Fenagh Visitor Centre is open all year round – (Heritage Centre, Indoor Children’s Play Area, Dolmen Café, Hall rental/meeting space). It is open Mon April 22ndth to Friday April 26th from 10am-5.30pm and Sat & Sun April 27th/28th from 12 noon-5.30pm. Free internet access (Wi-Fi) and local newspapers available to all customers. Follow us on Facebook ‘fenaghvisitorcentre’. Also visit our website at www.fenagh.com which features lots of information on historical Fenagh, upcoming classes and events, Monk’s Den playtime and birthday rates and other facilities on offer. For further information contact Teresa on (071) 9645590.

Bums Tums with Michelle Fanning
New set of 6 classes starts April 19th 6.30pm Fenagh Visitor Centre. Call Michelle on 0879390980 or the Centre 071 9645590 for further info.

Fenagh Visitor Centre – What’s On in April
Mondays – Oil painting with Noreen Gaffney 8-10pm
Tuesdays – Active Age 8pm
Thursdays – Parent & Toddler Group 10am-12 noon, Hip Hop U5s 5.15pm, Over 5’s 6pm, Yoga with Malo 7/8.30pm
Fridays – Parent & Toddler Group 10am-12 noon, Bum and Tums Class
6.30pm (new set of 6 starting April 19th)Fenagh Down Through the Years – we are looking for any old photos/documents/items depicting life in and around Fenagh down through the years — if you or a relative/neighbour/friend have any of these items you would like to donate, we would love to display them here in the Centre or take a copy of your photo, so have a good rummage and see what you might find in the bottom of a long forgotten drawer or cupboard!

Fenagh Active Age
Fenagh Active Age Group would like to thank members of the Active Age Groups who supported us at our Annual Social on Tuesday night. Also a big Thank You toJoe Dolan and the staff at the Bush Hotel for their help in arranging the Social and their friendly and efficient service on the night; and to Chris Cronin who entertained us with very nice music. A very enjoyable time was had by all.

Monks Den Colouring Competition Winners
We had a fantastic number of entries in our recent Colouring Competition. Thanks to all the children for their lovely pictures. The winner of the Birthday Package was Aoibheann McGowan, Drumshanbo and runner up prizes went to Holly Hewson, Kate McCauley and Hayley Lau. Well done to all !

Aloe Vera Forever Living Products
There will be an information coffee morning on Aloe Vera Forever Living Products in Fenagh Visitor Centre on Tuesday April 23rd at 11am – 2 euro entry. If you suffer from asthma, skin conditions, digestive problems, low energy levels or if you are interested in a general good tonic or a natural detox and weight loss programme please come along. Contact Grainne on 0868893984 for further info or call the centre on 071 9645590.

Beginners Guitar Lessons for Women
Learn to play guitar and play songs you like in a relaxed and friendly group setting – 10 euro per class/1 hour. Contact Jane at 087 4165614 – dates and
times to be confirmed. Venue: Fenagh Visitor Centre

Thank You
The North West Simon Community would like to sincerely thank all those who assisted and supported our recent church gate collection in Fenagh. Total collected €307.68. Money raised goes towards preventing homelessness in counties Leitrim, Sligo and Donegal.

Swimming lessons
Adults one to one and childrens group and one to one swimming lessons commencing in the Lough Allen Hotel, Drumshanbo. Childrens group lessons take place on a Tuesday evening and Saturday morning, €60 for 6 weeks, 8 children per class, 45 minutes per class. Adults and children’s one to one take place on a Monday, Wednesday or Thursday evening, €110 for 6 weeks, 45minute classes. Discount for more than 2 children per family. Contact 0861219613 or 0719640195 for more information or to make a booking.

Weight Loss
Gwen Fitzgibbon Nutritional Therapist specialising in Weight Loss will resume her classes in Cloone Community Centre, Cloone on the 8th of April at 7.30 and 8.00. Cost €7. Contact Gwen on 087 1432733 for further info.

Fitness and Fun Classes for Females
Fitness and fun classes for females continue on a Monday night in Fenagh Community Centre at 8pm. All abilities and levels catered for! Why not come along, give it a try and shape up for the summer.